Quote Originally Posted by ThistleDown View Post
Richard doesn't seem to have been on the forum since shortly after he posted his request, but I agree with Jock that Fort George at Ardersier is worth a bundle of time. Built after Culloden it is still an active barracks, has a superb museum and its star-shaped ramparts are the most impressive in Europe.

Culloden Battlefield is also worth a lot of time and its Centre displays tell the story from both sides.

Nearby are the Balnuarin of Clava bronze-age burial cairns, a place for quiet thoughts about our past.

Inverness City is simply another city, but it has some super places to visit: the islands in the river, Leakey's bookshop on Church Street, Chisholms where most in Inverness and its surroundings shop for fine traditional Highland civilian dress, and more if Richards asks.

Added: if you have a car and are at Inverness the weekend of August 5 and 6, I suggest a good taste of contemporary Highland country life can be found at the Highland Field Sports Fair at Moy (now called the Moy Country Fair): shooting, gun dog trials, falconry, terrier racing, 200+ vendors offering everything from heavy equipment, fishing/shooting/stalking gear, conservation interests, Highland crafts, local foods, and much more -- all on the banks of Loch Moy on the Moy Estate.

I'm always about, so ask for 'Rex' at the tent nearest Moy Hall and they will tell you where to find me.
Rex, I’m glad that I’ve been able to stumble upon some of the places you described despite missing this post. My friends and I did indeed find both Chisholms and Leakey’s bookshop a few days ago. I arrived on the 8th and missed the Moy Country Fair but would love to make it on my next visit.